Patricia Nash to be Honored with the Prestigious Legacy Award at the 2025 Accessories Council Excellence Awards Celebrating the Brand's 15th Anniversary

Patricia Nash Designs Founder & CEO receives recognition for her iconic handbag and accessories and significant contribution to the industry

NEW YORK, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Patricia Nash Designs (https://patricianashdesigns.com/) will be honored at the 2025 Accessories Council Excellence (ACE) Awards with a distinguished Legacy Award. This year, the Accessories Council is introducing a new style of recognition—the Legacy ACE Awards—which honors a limited number of companies that have achieved significant milestones while continuing to innovate and inspire in the ever-changing world of retail. Patricia Nash Designs is being recognized as it proudly celebrates its 15th anniversary, marking a significant moment in the brand's journey of creating vintage-inspired designs through timeless craftsmanship and passionate storytelling.

The 2025 ACE Awards will take place today May 6, 2025, at the legendary Pierre Hotel in New York City. The annual black-tie gala celebrates brands, individuals, retailers, and designers who have left a lasting impact on the world of accessories with this year's event recognizing outstanding honorees in multiple categories from Designer of the Year, Brand Innovator, Hall of Fame and more. Joining Patricia Nash Designs as a 2025 Legacy Award recipient are other esteemed industry leaders, including Rebecca Minkoff, Tom Ford Eyewear, VSP Vision, Oakley, and Bulova, underscoring the distinguished company Patricia Nash is celebrated alongside.

"Receiving the Legacy Award is an incredible honor and a deeply meaningful moment for me and the entire Patricia Nash Designs team," says Founder & CEO Patricia Nash. "For the past 15 years, we've poured our hearts into creating pieces that tell a story, honoring tradition and timeless style. This recognition reaffirms our passion and fuels our continued commitment to craftsmanship, creativity, and the customers who inspire us every day."

Patricia Nash Designs, renowned for its vintage-inspired leather handbags and accessories, has expanded its offerings to include belts, knitwear, beach cover-ups, luggage, footwear, men's accessories, jewelry, and home goods through licensing.

"In recognizing these brands and individuals throughout varying stages of their careers, the ACE Awards celebrate their contributions to the industry, their ability to inspire others and their dedication to shaping the future of retail," said Accessories Council president and chief executive officer Karen Giberson.

This year's ceremony will also introduce the inaugural Iconoclast Award which will be presented to legendary fashion designer Betsey Johnson. Additional honorees include New Balance, Movado, Stuart Weitzman, Reed Krakoff, Staud, Bethan Hardison, and Debbi Hartley Triesch of Nordstrom. 

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ABOUT PATRICIA NASH DESIGNS

Patricia Nash Designs is rooted in a passion for discovery and storytelling. After years of working and shopping across Europe, Patricia developed a deep appreciation for vintage European bags, appreciating their timeless styling, impeccable craftsmanship, and beautiful leathers. Discovering a beautiful handcrafted leather handbag in her own mother's closet—a treasured piece cherished for 50 years—inspired Patricia to create her namesake brand.

Patricia launched her brand in 2010 to create pieces that balance timeless elegance with functional design. Every product embodies her love of travel, craftsmanship, and family, making Patricia Nash Designs a trusted name for those who value artistry and authenticity.

ABOUT THE ACCESSORIES COUNCIL 

The Accessories Council is a not-for-profit, international trade organization established in 1994. Its mission is to stimulate global consumer awareness and demand for fashion accessory products, a category that generates over $50.8 billion dollars annually in the United States alone. Its membership includes over 330 companies and organizations representing the world's leading brand names, designers, publications, retailers, and other providers for the accessories, eyewear, and footwear industries. The Council publishes Accessories Magazine and hosts educational seminars, networking events, design and marketing awards, social media events, and the ACE Awards Gala, an annual tribute to the leaders of the accessory industry.

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